A narrative of a new and unusual American imprisonment of two Presbyterian ministers: and prosecution of Mr. Francis Makemie one of them, for preaching one sermon at the city of New-York. By a learner of law, and lover of liberty.

Title

A narrative of a new and unusual American imprisonment of two Presbyterian ministers: and prosecution of Mr. Francis Makemie one of them, for preaching one sermon at the city of New-York. By a learner of law, and lover of liberty.

Author

Makemie, Francis, 1658-1708.

Publication

[New York?] :: Printed [by William Bradford?] for the publisher.,

1707.

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Subject terms

Makemie, Francis, 1658-1708.

Hampton, John, d. ca. 1720.

Trials (Blasphemy) -- United States.

Freedom of religion -- United States.

Blasphemy -- United States.

Presbyterians -- United States.

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"A narrative of a new and unusual American imprisonment of two Presbyterian ministers: and prosecution of Mr. Francis Makemie one of them, for preaching one sermon at the city of New-York. By a learner of law, and lover of liberty." In the digital collection Evans Early American Imprint Collection. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/N01088.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 2, 2024. content_copy

Contents

• title page
• An Epistle to the READER.
• A Particular Narrative of the Imprisonment of two Non conformist Ministers; and Pro|secution or Tryal of one of them, for Preaching a SERMON in the City of New-York.
  • trial account
    • day
    • Wednesday the Second Day of the Term.
    • Fryday the First Term.
    • day
    • Wednesday, June 4th.
    • Fryday, June 6th. 1707.
    • day
  • In regard th all Opportunities have been denyed to the abovesaid Mr. Makemie for his own Vindication, 'twas thought proper here to Subjoin a Copy of his Letter to the Lord Cornbury, of which regard was had, nor answer given.